Hallefrigginglujah. If you’d asked me what single signing I’d like to see us make, it would have been a defensive midfielder, and specifically Rennes’ Duracell bunny Yann M’Villa. He’s a player I’ve been borderline obsessed with since we attempted a move for him last Summer.
Now it’s looking like he’s on the way, and for a club record fee of £17m. Here’s what respected French journalist Julien Laurens has to say:

“Very busy yesterday working on M’vila story. Deal 99% done. 22 million euros, 4 years. Great signing for Arsenal and player is delighted. A the moment deal is done with Arsenal finishing 3rd, could slightly change if not but he will still sign. He chose Arsenal over Inter Milan. I believe he will be perfect signing for Arsenal. ...